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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Area letter carriers will participate in the 33rd Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 10 in Bloomington-Normal to help collect donations for local food pantries. The Pantagraph
- ➤ Home Sweet Home Ministries will hold public forums at the Bloomington Public Library today at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 p.m. to explain its proposed shelter village featuring 48 single-occupant cabins and 8 double-occupant cabins on a property off Main Street and Oakland Avenue—this project costing around $2.5 million with $1.34 million requested from McLean County. WJBC
- ➤ Local women earned the Eagle Scout rank by completing community projects that improved parks and trails in the area + they learned key skills like leadership and taking initiative. Projects include trail repairs at a nature preserve and planting native pollinators at a community garden. The Pantagraph
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bloomington teen accused of fatally stabbing another boy in 2023 had his plea hearing delayed after his private attorney withdrew — he now requested a public defender and will have a status hearing at 11 a.m. June 5. The Pantagraph
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State University and Heartland Community College have announced a new articulation agreement that lets students transfer up to 60 credit hours from Heartland to earn an online business administration degree at Illinois State. The program starts in Fall 2026 and offers coordinated advising—ensuring a smooth transition for working adults. Cities 92.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington’s Parks and Recreation will hold a public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 5 at the White Oak Park Community Room to gather input for a planned bicycle path connecting White Oak and O’Neil parks—residents can share their ideas about the project. WGLT
- ➤ On May 1, Dan Brady, a former state representative, was sworn in as mayor of his hometown—Bloomington. The Pantagraph
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State extended men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon's contract through the 2029-30 season after the Redbirds had their winningest season in eight years and won the College Basketball Invitational. Pedon said he and his family are proud to be part of the Bloomington community—his new deal ensures continued leadership for the program. WGLT
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Unit 5K Run/Walk
2 PM — Maxwell Park — Entry fee applies — Support the Unit 5 Educational Foundation while enjoying a 5k run or mile walk.
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Bloomington Princesses at the Zoo
5-7 p.m. — Miller Park Zoo — $30 per guest — Experience an interactive evening with princesses and furry friends at the zoo.
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The SteelDrivers in Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $28.50+ — Experience a unique blend of bluegrass soul from Grammy-nominated folk legends.
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Dry Bar Comedy Live Show
7-10 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $21.00+ — Enjoy a night of clean comedy featuring popular comedians from the Dry Bar Comedy specials.
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American Girl Doll Skate
12:30-2:00 p.m. — Bloomington Ice Center — Registration required — Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal for skating fun with free treats and activity amenities.
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Fleet Feet Bloomington Donut Run
9 AM – 1 PM — Fleet Feet Bloomington — Entry details not specified — Celebrate the store's anniversary with a fun run/walk for all ages featuring delicious donuts.
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Heart of Illinois Cluster Dog Show
All day — McLean County Fairgrounds — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy a weekend filled with canine competition and community fun.
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Memorial Day Parade
9 AM - 12 PM — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Celebrate Memorial Day with a vibrant parade from Front Street to Miller Park Zoo.
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Sixtiesmania
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $44.00+ — Experience a vibrant musical journey through the iconic hits of the '60s with an electrifying tribute band.
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